05/10/2012

Five Reasons to Update Your Bylaws

Robyn Stowell Discusses the Importance of Understanding Club Bylaws in Club Director Magazine

As published in the Spring 2012 issue of Club Director by the National Club Association. Posted with permission.

Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP Partner Robyn Nordin Stowell authored the article "Five Reasons to Update Your Bylaws: And Easy Ways to Do It" in the Spring 2012 issue of Club Director magazine.

The article highlights the importance of understanding club bylaws and reviewing these bylaws annually. Stowell discusses five main areas when reviewing bylaws:

1. Bylaws must not conflict with state statutes,
2. Boards must adhere to the club's governing documents,
3. Boards face increased scrutiny about adherence to governing documents,
4. Bylaws should reflect best practices and 5) Clubs should adapt to changing member needs.

Club Director is the National Club Association's (NCA) quarterly magazine for professional and volunteer private club leaders. It provides business, legal, legislative and industry trends for educating club members.

Stowell has unique experience in golf course and private club matters. She represents private clubs, developers and member groups in the purchase, sale and financing of golf and club assets, and turnovers in master-planned communities. Stowell has served on the board of the NCA since 2006 and was recently re-elected to serve a second three-year term for the board of directors.

Read the full article Five Reasons to Update Your Bylaws in Club Director or learn more about the NCA.